The Blackstone Valley Polar Express

90-minute train excursion to the North Pole with Santa and Mrs. Claus includes a reading of “The Polar Express,” sing-alongs, cookies and hot cocoa, and a special souvenir gift. Meet Frosty, Rudolf, the conductor and the engineer. The train departs One Depot Square in Woonsocket at 4 and 7 p.m. on Fridays; 1, 4 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and 1 and 4 p.m. on Sundays, through Dec. 22. Call the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council at 401-724-2200 for tickets, or visit www.tourblackstone.com .